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Year: 2024

Nigerians be warned as NAFDAC declares popular market hub of fake drinks

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has declared Eziukwu Market, popularly known as Cemetery Market in Aba, Abia State, a hub for the production and distribution of fake and substandard drinks and beverages. During a raid on Tuesday, December 17, Mr Martins Iluyomade, Director of NAFDAC’s South-East Zone, described the…

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The Pressure to Win: Why Athletes Risk It All with Doping

Why Do Athletes Dope? While the choice to dope is ultimately up to the athlete, there are various factors that drive this decision. Understanding these reasons helps us see why doping continues to be a problem, despite the risks and punishments. 1. Pressure to Win at All Costs For many professional athletes, winning is everything….

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‘2025 will consolidate Tinubu’s economic reforms’ – Minister

The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has declared that 2025 will be pivotal in consolidating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic reforms under the Renewed Hope Agenda, which he said are already yielding significant results. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, December 17, at the management retreat of the Voice of Nigeria (VON), Idris…

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How Can Startups Maximize Revenue Through Arcane Trade?

In the current dynamic business landscape, startups are continuously searching for novel approaches to optimize profits and optimize processes. Using automated tools is one of the most successful tactics. Automation has the power to change a company’s operations in several areas, including finance, customer service, sales, and marketing.  Through the integration of these tools, entrepreneurs…

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Is Atom Capital the Future of Tech Businesses?

The rise of powerful AI is reshaping the landscape of digital organizations, bringing unprecedented prospects for efficiency, innovation, and profitability. Businesses looking to prosper in this cutthroat market must grasp how to make the most of AI bots as more and more industries adopt these technologies.  Specifically, AI trading bots are a game-changing innovation in…

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He fought a 15-year legal battle for rights to his songs – Mike Ejeagha Documentary director [Pulse Inteview]

Mike Ejeagha is a folk musician popular among South-Easterners for his unique storytelling through music. Ejeagha has woven the cultural essence of the Igbo people into each of his songs.  However, his music had long been relegated to the archives of Nigerian history, until an unexpected event changed the course as comedian Brain Jotter sampled…

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MOVE AFRIKA TOURING CIRCUIT COMES TO NIGERIA FEBRUARY 2025

Lagos, December 17, 2024 // Today Global Citizen, the international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty, announced EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer, John Legend, will headline the next installment of Move Afrika, the first-of-its-kind music touring circuit headlined by international artists. Next year’s tour will expand from East to West…

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Tinubu appoints World Bank education specialist, Aisha Garba as head of UBEC

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Aisha Garba, a renowned international development expert, as the new Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Commission. The appointment was shared in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Tuesday. The statement described Garba as a seasoned educationist with…

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Ghana’s elections cement status as Africa’s democratic leader – YIAGA Africa

YIAGA Africa has released its post-preliminary report on the highlights of Ghana’s 2024 general elections. In its report, the renowned election observer group revealed that the election highlights significant strides in electoral transparency and inclusiveness. In a joint statement released in Abuja on Tuesday, December 17, at the Transcorp Hilton, YIAGA Africa said, “A total…

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Report: Insecurity costs Nigerians ₦2.2 trillion in ransom over 12 months

Nigerians paid an alarming ₦2.2 trillion in ransoms between May 2023 and April 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics’ (NBS) latest Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey. The report underscores the worsening insecurity across the country, revealing that households affected by kidnappings bore the brunt of this financial burden. “The average amount paid…

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